Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 119: Sharp Weapon, Zhang Guifen Comes to the Training Ground
After Yanran returned to the house, she couldn't wait to send a divorce letter to Youyang and inform Minglan.

After all, in the entire Bianjing city, the only person she could confide in was Minglan.

When Zhao Zhen learned that Zhao Han intended to marry the eldest granddaughter of the old Grand Tutor Yu, he was very pleased and agreed.

Old Grand Tutor Yu was a veteran of three dynasties, highly respected and with a clean family tradition.

Although the eldest son has mediocre talents and unremarkable political achievements, as long as the old Grand Tutor Yu is still alive, the Yu family will always be glorious.

The Ministry of Rites was immediately dispatched to draw up the procedures, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory selected an auspicious day, and the Chancellery prepared all matters related to the engagement.

At the same time, Grand Tutor Yu also secretly made up his mind.

For the sake of Yanran and the reputation of the Yu family, Fang, the daughter-in-law, is not worthy of being the head wife of the Yu family!
However, if you want the eldest son to willingly divorce her and send her back to her parents' home, it will probably take some effort.

After more than ten days, the craftsmen had thoroughly studied the method of extracting saltpeter, and a black powder with a completely new ratio came into being.

It has to be said that the craftsmen in the Arsenal were much smarter than he had imagined.

Even without the threat of the Nine Clans, the job was still done extremely well, but the Tiger Lord Cannon would still take some time to produce.

Today, on the training ground outside the city.

Zhao Han was dressed in formal attire, waiting calmly for the arrival of several powerful military commanders including Zhang Fu and General Gan.

British Mansion, backyard.

Zhang Fu was holding a spear and teaching his fourth son Zhang Yang the Zhang family's ancestral spear techniques, move by move.

Zhang Guifen was wearing a red dress with narrow sleeves and no makeup on her face, she looked very heroic.

At this moment, he was sitting obediently on the stone steps beside him, with his hands on his chin, staring at Zhang Fu.

Zhang Fu's four illegitimate sons were named: Zhang Zheng, Zhang Che, Zhang Xing, and Zhang Yang.

Among them, Zhang Zheng’s biological mother, Luo Xiaoniang, died of a cold when he was two years old.

It can be said that this eldest son of a concubine was raised by the Duchess of England with all her heart and soul.

He lived up to everyone's expectations and inherited Zhang Fu's mantle. He is now stationed in Mizhou with his wife and children.

The Duke and Duchess of England have already decided that after a hundred years, the title will be inherited by their eldest son.

The second son, Chang Cheh, was of mediocre ability and had already married and had children.

The third son, Zhang Xing, was obsessed with poetry and books and had no interest in fame, wealth or power.

The fourth son, Zhang Yang, was only one year older than Zhang Guifen.

Zhang Fu also had high hopes for him, hoping that he would be able to rely on his martial arts to ennoble his wife and children and bring honor to the family in the future.

When he learned from the servant that Zhao Han had sent someone to invite him to the training ground.

Zhang Fu put down his spear and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Your Highness, did you say what this is for?"

The servant shook his head and bowed, saying, "The messenger said that His Highness has obtained a powerful weapon to subdue Xixia. Please invite the Duke to the parade grounds to see it immediately."

"Oh?" Zhang Fu raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zhang Guifen, who was standing nearby, stood up after hearing this and said, "What sharp weapon?! Daddy, I want to go and see it too!"

Zhang Yang reached out and patted her shoulder gently, grinning and saying, "Fifth sister."

"How can you go to a place like the training ground? If mother knew about this, she would definitely not forgive you."

Zhang Guifen turned her head and snorted at him, then stepped forward and tugged at Zhang Fu's sleeve, "Daddy——"

"Why don't you take Fern with you? Mother has been keeping me at home for two months. I haven't left the house. I'm almost sick from boredom!"

"Daddy, please!"

Zhang Fu was so moved by her constant persuasion that he finally gave in.

He waved his hand and said, "That's all right, let's go together. Remember the rules and don't run around!"

"If your mother knew, I would never protect you!"

"I won't protect my fifth sister either!" Zhang Yang followed up.

Zhang Guifen pouted at him, "Who asked you to protect me?"

"Fourth brother is the most heartless. You accidentally broke Mother's favorite white porcelain vase earlier, and I haven't told her yet!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yang raised his hand and pointed at her.

When the group arrived at the training ground, Zhang Fu looked at Zhao Han and asked impatiently, "Your Highness, where is the weapon?"

"Yes, Your Highness, please stop hiding it and show it to us."

Zhang Guifen blinked. Her hair was not decorated at all, and her crimson riding uniform was particularly eye-catching on the parade ground.

"Fen'er, don't be rude." Zhang Fu frowned and scolded in a low voice. Zhang Guifen immediately retreated behind Zhang Yang.

General Gan, Gu Yankai and others all had expressions of curiosity and anticipation on their faces.

A powerful weapon that can conquer Western Xia. Behind these seven simple words is a military achievement of expanding territory and being recorded in history!
Zhao Han looked around at everyone, the corners of his lips slightly raised.

Duan Si and Lü Yi, the bodyguards, exchanged a glance and stepped forward in unison. Each of them held an arrow with a black powder pouch attached to its tail and forcefully drew back the divine crossbow.

Another person took a tinder and lit the gunpowder bag.

"put!"

As soon as the fire was touched, sparks flew everywhere.

Then the bowstring sounded, and the arrow, leaving a trail of gray smoke, flew a hundred steps away like lightning.

"boom--!"

With a deafening explosion, the scarecrow wearing Xixia clothing was immediately torn into pieces.

Seeing this, Zhang Guifen opened her cherry lips slightly, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she couldn't help swallowing.

"Fourth brother..."

She reached out and tugged at Zhang Yang, and suddenly felt a chill on her back. If this arrow had shot someone, wouldn't it be...

Zhang Yang was still in shock, his eyes fixed on the scarecrow in the distance that was about to turn to ashes.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Duan Si and Lu Yi began to demonstrate the use of the thunder bomb, placing it on the catapult's bullet pocket.

After the fuse was lit, the slingshot rose up with a roar, throwing the thunder bomb into the air towards the distant target.

When the thunderbolt exploded, flames and iron pieces flew everywhere, and the ground shook.

General Gan was the first to react. He took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly.

"If used in a siege, this weapon can destroy enemy towers. If used in a defensive formation, it can stop the enemy from a hundred steps away!"

Zhao Han said gently, "That's right, but the burning speed of the fuse needs to be controlled precisely, otherwise it will easily hurt yourself."

Zhang Fu clenched his fists excitedly, and his heart beat faster.

"This kind of good stuff is enough to give those wolf cubs from Xixia a hard time. All their mighty troops will be reduced to ashes!"

"This gunpowder is completely different from what the army used in the past. How did they do that?"

Gu Yankai frowned and asked, his face full of confusion.

Zhao Han only explained to them that the formula of gunpowder had been improved, without any further details.

No one has the right to interfere except the craftsmen involved in the preparation, either now or in the future.

Zhang Guifen stood behind Zhang Yang, looking forward cautiously, feeling that her trip today was not in vain.

Even if she gets scolded by her mother when she gets home, she will accept it willingly!
At the same time, in Yuyang, Sheng's house.

The old lady's funeral arrangements have been almost completed.

Shulan, the old lady and Minglan are already preparing to return to Youyang.

Seeing her daughter's current demeanor, Mrs. Li felt both relieved and moved.

She was also filled with gratitude towards Old Madam Sheng. If it weren't for her letter, I'm afraid Shu'er would be...

She looked at Sun Zhigao's decadent appearance.

I can’t imagine what the situation would be like now if I had insisted on marrying Shu’er to the Sun family.

Thinking of this kindness, she specially prepared a set of exquisitely crafted and dazzling red gold and ruby ​​headpieces for Minglan.

Even the gifts for her future coming-of-age ceremony have been prepared in the warehouse.

In the side room, Minglan carefully opened the letter sent by Yanran and glanced at it.

After a moment, she raised her head and looked at Old Lady Sheng in surprise.

"grandmother……"

The old lady was holding a cup of Lu'an tea. Seeing her like this, she couldn't help but smile and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Did Yanran tell you something interesting?"

Minglan hurriedly put down the letter, squatted beside the old lady's knees, and whispered, "Grandma!"

"Yanran's marriage has been arranged, and it's with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

The old lady's eyes moved slightly, but she was not surprised. In her opinion, with the Yu family's background, this was only a matter of time.

Yanran can also use this opportunity to suppress her stepmother's arrogance.

"Yanran is a well-educated and well-mannered child. You have always been good friends with her, so you should be happy for her."

After the old lady said this, she stroked Minglan's head.

"It would be great if she could leave the Yu family as soon as possible. I'm just surprised."

Minglan smiled brightly, and was already thinking about what kind of gift she should prepare for Yanran.

(End of this chapter)